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So cool! ;-)
Dec 18, 2021,13:17 PM
I like this one - compared to the Mark 16, I would prefer that just slightly over this one. The size is only 1mm apart, but that one somehow feels a little nicer on a smaller wrist - not sure if it’s visual or if the lugs on the 18 are actually a little longer. Either way, it is comfortable. The biggest thing you’d notice is that the date window on the 16 is a little more in the “right” place whereas on the 18, it is a tad too far in. Not so noticeable once on the wrist though, but quite prominent in pictures.
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Needs to be worn more
By: rnaden : December 14th, 2021-13:55
Dug this out from the safe today. 2nd time on my wrist since I bought it 3 years ago which is just so wrong. With covid lockdowns, visits to the safe has been minimal and most of the time I don’t stop long enough to “check” on the watches. This one was mi...
I like that chocolate subdial
By: rnaden : December 15th, 2021-00:50
Not a very common one, this model, and I don't recall knowing about it. Which reference is this?
It's the IWC Pilot Chronograph Saint Exupéry Lmtd. Edition: 371709
By: Watch_This : December 15th, 2021-16:42
It was released in 2006. They are still out there, but not super easy to find. I find it to have much more character/charm than the newer variant, 377713. In particular I like the font on the model I have as well as the white sub dials... I think those pr...
My discovery
By: Weems@8 : December 14th, 2021-21:12
While build up my collection, i’ve collected watches with several designs of hands. One of my watches have the hands i like the most. IWC hands. My Revue have not exactly a copy of a IWC pilot, but i know IWC is the father. And this is a good reason to en...
It is never too late :-)
By: rnaden : December 15th, 2021-00:51
And just checking out the pricing on the web, IWC watches still seem reasonably priced, and you can pretty much get it anytime you want.
Big Pilot collection
By: Weems@8 : December 15th, 2021-19:16
I peak a bit on their website. I search for a 40 model till 8K. Hand color, strap, dial, all i take to my final decision. Maybe it is better to look for a used model that ticks all the boxes.
Much nicer with a better positioned date window
By: rnaden : December 15th, 2021-09:36
I sold the Mark 16 off previously and it was not the best decision I made. Wanted to get a replacement eventually but the Mark 17 was not to my taste. This is close, but I like your version better.
Same!
By: blau : December 15th, 2021-11:54
(Both: I sold mine previously and it was not the best decision I've made AND I like this version better than the ones that have followed, for proportions reasons)
Nice and timely post Richard...
By: traineract : December 18th, 2021-07:59
It's amazing, I think we really have some sort of telepathy and serendipity. I was just losing sleep last night watching the videos about iwc 43mm big pilot. I like the new 43mm BP but the only iwc that fits me is the mark series. So I was surfing iwc web...
So cool! ;-)
By: rnaden : December 18th, 2021-13:17
I like this one - compared to the Mark 16, I would prefer that just slightly over this one. The size is only 1mm apart, but that one somehow feels a little nicer on a smaller wrist - not sure if it’s visual or if the lugs on the 18 are actually a little l...
Thanks for the feedback!
By: traineract : December 19th, 2021-02:23
I'll keep it in mind if I ever pull the trigger on the iwc haha...